About

At Bennett's we are committed to serving pure, all-natural food. Here you won't find artificial preservatives, colors or sweeteners, flavor enhancers or hydrogenated oils. What you will find are the freshest, most authentic ingredients we can offer.

Most of our ingredients are deeply rooted in the Cascadia region – an area extending from northern California to southern Alaska, and the coast to the continental divide, taking in Washington, most of Oregon, Idaho and part of Montana.

We buy from producers who share our commitment to whole foods and handmade fare. People dedicated to the simple pleasures of creating delicious food and drink the way it was intended to be made; fresh from the earth, the sea and the vine.

As first timers, we stopped by for an early dinner on way to the Stones concert at the CLink. Service was very friendly and prompt, and not rushed. We started with calamari & some drinks, all of which we liked. We also enjoyed the salmon and pork shoulder entrees. Tasty. We finished with a Basque cake and cookie deserts. Would come again.

We’ve eaten at Bennett’s for years. The last 3 times the salmon was way over cooked and dry. We had taken our off island friends. Their halibut was very very over cooked and very dry. The quality of the food (or chefs) has gone very low. We need to find another “go-to” restaurant. Sorry. The island is calling for another restaurant to serve quality food the way Bennett’s used to be.

We were off to a good start but then a man had a medical emergency at the bar which led to chaos and paramedics. He was doing ok and refused to go to the hospital because he himself was a doctor and knew everything. He had golfed and road his bike on a sweltering Seattle day so by the time cocktails were added, he was very dehydrated. Staff was helpful. I walked to Walgreens and bought the good doctor Gatorade and Saltines. Not the most relaxing dinner I’ve had at Bennett’s but I’ll still go back.

Our server was horrible! She rarely came back to check on us and when I asked to have my tea refilled, she said ok and didn’t come back until I waved her down (she was chatting with another server at the bar). When she returned to our table with the pitcher of tea, she said with attitude, “I didn’t forget about you. I was just busy.” This is very disappointing since my sister suggested this restaurant.

Our 49th Aniv. Ordered the Delmonico steak for 2 @ $80. Being from NY I expected a NY stirip steak or a Rib eye. It was neither. I specified medium rare. It arrived three times as blood rare, rare and finally med. rare. The waiter did a good job defending the kitchen and working the problem. My take away was don't try anything out of the ordinary at Bennett's, stick to the usual's. On the other hand, I was pleased with the champagne that was not from the menu.

I met a friend here for lunch and we were thrilled with the dish we both chose. The Sausage Gemilli with Roasted Mushrooms, Snap Peas and Beecher Cheese was amazing. The flavors were rich and very satisfying. We were both amazed and would order this again.

This was a PERFECT DINING VENUE for LUNCH with a long time friend. We sat in a booth and enjoyed quiet conversation with NO LOUD MUSIC to intrude upon us... Also, the tables were spaced so that our conversations were not overheard by others, nor could we hear theirs. That was delightful. The food was delicious... and the service was attentive and very pleasant. We will return again and again... SO VERY NICE to have a pleasant dining venue on Mercer Island...

The very first time I came in the mussel and other dishes that we ordered were amazing! We came back the 2nd time, the mussels weren’t fresh but the server did take it out from our bill. The service was excellent! Will give it another try